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Inspection visit

Health inspection

WHITEHOUSE COUNTRY MANORCMS #3657562 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Based on observation, resident interview, family interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment. This affected five (#9, #10, #11, #41, and #51) of five residents reviewed for environment. The facility census was 87. Findings include: 1. Observation on 10/04/23 at 9:10 A.M., revealed the blinds covering the window over Resident #41's were torn and broken a quarter of the way up the window on the right side of the window. Resident #41's bed was against the wall below the window with the head of the bed below the area where the blinds were torn, broken, and not covering the window. A black substance that smeared with touch was observed on the walls in Resident #41's room. Interview at the time of the observation on 10/04/23 at 9:10 A.M., with Resident #41, stated the window covering had been like that since Resident #41 moved in. Resident #41 stated I hate it because the sun shines in my eyes and at night gets the lights from the cars pulling in and out of the parking lot that shine in. Resident #41 stated, no good to say anything because nothing gets done, I have tried. 2. Interview and observation on 10/04/23 at 9:50 A.M., with Resident #9 revealed he was concerned about the black substance on the in the three walls alongside the dresser. Observation of the walls surrounding the dresser revealed rough walls with peeling and torn plaster and drywall, with the flooring missing from under the dresser. The dresser sat on a concrete floor and along the base of the floor and approximately 4 inches off the floor on the three walls surrounding the dresser were various patches of a black substance that smeared when touched. 3. Interview and observation on 10/04/23 at 9:55 A.M., with Resident #10 stated no one cares, we have to look at the mold (black substance) all day, every day (referring to Resident #9's wall). Missing and broken white trim pieces along the half walls were observed in the room of Residents #9 and #10, with exposed bare wood. 4. Interview and observation on 10/04/23 at 10:00 A.M., with Resident #11 revealed a missing piece of wall under the sink in the bathroom, the hole measuring approximately two feet by two feet with pipes exposed. Resident #11 stated it has been that way for some time, I do not like sitting on the toilet looking at a hole in the wall. Missing and broken white trim pieces along the half walls was observed in the room of Residents #11, with exposed bare wood. 5. Interview on 10/04/23 at 11:00 A.M., with the family member of Resident #51 revealed concerns (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 365756 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Whitehouse Country Manor 11239 Waterville St Whitehouse, OH 43571 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some regarding the physical condition of Resident #51's room. Resident #51's family member stated when they moved Resident #51, they were told the facility is being renovated, and the family member has yet to see anything done. Resident #51's family member stated concerns were brought forward about the dust on the vent above Resident #51's bed and the black substance on the walls, not to mention the odor and nothing has been done. Observation at the time of the interview revealed the vent in the right side of the room, above the bed of Resident #51 contained a thick layer of dust that covered the openings of vent and a black substance at the base of the wall surrounding the recessed dresser. The black substance smeared when touched. Interview on 10/04/23 at 11:40 A.M., with Maintenance Supervisor #208 revealed the facility had started to renovate the first week in June 2023, however, there have been issues that have prevented the renovations to occur as originally scheduled. Observations on 10/04/23 beginning at 12:00 P.M., with Maintenance Supervisor #208 confirmed blinds and window coverings were broken and torn, the hole in the wall of Resident #11's bathroom, a substance on the walls of resident rooms, peeling and cracked drywall, dust, and odors in the facility especially on the east wing of the building. Maintenance Supervisor #208 verified the conditions were unacceptable for the residents. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number OH00146847 and Complaint Number OH00146411. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365756 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Whitehouse Country Manor 11239 Waterville St Whitehouse, OH 43571 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean, functional, sanitary, and homelike environment for its residents. This had the potential to affect all 43 (#44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62, #63, #64, #65, #66, #67, #68, #69, #70, #71, #72, #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #78, #79, #80, #81, #82, #83, #84, #85 and #86) residents residing on the east wing of the building and affected seven residents (#3, #4, and #12) of 43 residents residing on the west wing of building. The facility censuses were 86. Findings include: Observations during tour of the facility on 10/04/23 between 9:10 A.M. and 10:15 A.M., revealed on the east wing, there was a strong foul odor noted as soon as one passed through the secure double doors. In the activity room/dining room, a cupboard door above sink, was hanging loosely off the cupboard by the right lower hinge; a missing front panel on the top drawer to the left of the sink; and sticky floors. Across from the nurse's station, the corner of the wall was cracked and crumbling with exposed drywall, with a jagged broken metal corner piece exposed to the hallway. The screen on window at the end of hall outside rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] was torn and hanging a quarter way down off the window closet to the emergency exit door. Ceiling tiles are not seeded in the tracks with several tiles stained brown and yellow in hallway outside Resident #70 and #71's room. A missing right closed door with the left closet door off the track with cracked and crumbling drywall and an exposed bent metal stripping hanging off the corner of the wall just outside the closet of Resident #75 and #76's room. A black substance that extended from the floor to waist high on the three walls surrounding the dresser in the room of Residents #62 and #63. The black substance smeared when touched. Continued tour on the west wing of the building revealed bowed, cracked, and yellow stained ceiling tiles outside room [ROOM NUMBER], missing blinds and curtain with a bath blanket hanging over the left window and three exposed rods for hanging curtain, sticking straight off wall, over the bed of Resident #4's bed, walls along the wall next to Resident #4's bed had two visible holes with white tape covering. Missing and broken white trim pieces along the half walls in the rooms of Residents #3, #4, and #12 with exposed bare wood was observed. Interview on 10/04/23 at 10:04 A.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #148 verified the foul odor on the east wing and did not know what it was. Interview on 10/04/23 at 10:30 A.M. with Certified Nursing Assistants (CAN) #116 and #136 verified the black substance on the walls of Residents #4's room. CNA #116 stated the black substance has been on the walls for several months. CNA #116 and #136 both verified they have submitted work orders to have the issue addressed and further stated no one does anything about it. Interview on 10/04/23 at 11:40 A.M., with Maintenance Supervisor #208 revealed the facility had started to renovate the first week in June 2023, however, there have been issues that have prevented the renovations to occur as originally scheduled. Observations on 10/04/23 at 12:00 P.M., with Maintenance Supervisor #208 confirmed the foul odor on the east wing, the torn screen, verified broken and missing cupboard doors, blinds and window coverings were broken and torn, there were a substance on the walls of resident rooms, peeling and (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365756 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365756 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/05/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Whitehouse Country Manor 11239 Waterville St Whitehouse, OH 43571 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm cracked drywall and exposed metal striping. Maintenance Supervisor #208 was observed seeding ceiling tiles into the track during the tour and agreed the conditions were unacceptable for the residents. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number OH00146847 and Complaint Number OH00146411. Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365756 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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What happened during the October 5, 2023 survey of WHITEHOUSE COUNTRY MANOR?

This was a inspection survey of WHITEHOUSE COUNTRY MANOR on October 5, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WHITEHOUSE COUNTRY MANOR on October 5, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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